March could be a good time to visit Reno, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +54°F, and there are typically 6 sunny days in March. However, expect about 9 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 44 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
0°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
44 mm
Total precipitation
58%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Reno has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Reno in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Reno for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +46°F with a maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +14°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 46% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +34°F to +54°F.
Is Reno warm or cold in March?
Reno is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +46°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +27°F to +32°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Reno:
Climate in Reno in March
Reno weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+46°F
+54°F
+63°F
Min. temperature
-15°F
0°F
+12°F
Max. temperature
+72°F
+77°F
+88°F
Rainfall
42 mm
44 mm
30 mm
Wind
1 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
65%
58%
49%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
5
6
7
Cloudy days
12
11
11
Rainy days
5
9
10
Snowy days
6
5
2
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +46°F to +54°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 42 mm to 44 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 65% to 58%.Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 6.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Reno in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Reno is gradually decreasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Reno based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 103 mm, with a 71% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
March is one of the rainiest months in Reno, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Reno wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 19% chance of precipitation and 47 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Reno based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 44 mm, with a 16% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Reno?
This is the weather in Reno in March 2024:
1 March
🌨️
+34°F
2 March
☁️
+41°F
3 March
☁️
+46°F
4 March
☁️
+45°F
5 March
🌨️
+34°F
6 March
☁️
+37°F
7 March
🌨️
+39°F
8 March
🌨️
+38°F
9 March
☁️
+49°F
10 March
🌧️
+46°F
11 March
🌧️
+45°F
12 March
🌧️
+48°F
13 March
🌧️
+50°F
14 March
🌧️
+49°F
15 March
☁️
+49°F
16 March
☀️
+48°F
17 March
☀️
+52°F
18 March
☀️
+57°F
19 March
☁️
+56°F
20 March
☀️
+50°F
21 March
☀️
+50°F
22 March
🌧️
+48°F
23 March
☁️
+47°F
24 March
☁️
+44°F
25 March
☁️
+43°F
26 March
🌫️
+43°F
27 March
☀️
+49°F
28 March
☁️
+50°F
29 March
🌨️
+42°F
30 March
☁️
+47°F
31 March
☀️
+53°F
In March 2024 Reno had 7 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Reno climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Reno in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+60°F) and the highest in 2014 (+70°F). The driest year was 2013 with only 164 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 688 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Reno in March:
Is March a good time to visit Reno?
It’s always a good time to visit Reno, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Reno in March?
March has mild temperatures in Reno. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Reno rainy in March?
Reno is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Reno in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Reno in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Reno, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
